MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Tightens Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

SEBI is introducing new classification thresholds, exemptions for smaller entities, and stricter controls for larger market participants.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Regulators Taking Forward Review of Listing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

Christopher Hui told LegCo that the SFC and HKEX are taking forward a comprehensive review on reforming the listing regime.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Authorises AusPayNet, AP+ to Engage on Payments Infrastructure 

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

ACCC has given AusPayNet, AP+ and others interim approval to share information relating to the future development of Australia’s payments infrastructure.

Enforcement

ASX Outlines CHESS Resourcing Plan in Response to RBA Rebuke

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

ASX has committed to a series of actions to further strengthen its resourcing arrangements for the maintenance and support of CHESS.

Fintech / Regtech

China Issues Guidance on Data Protection Compliance Audits

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2025

The guidance incorporates the requirements of the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, Personal Information Protection Law and other related regulations and national standards.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Extends Deadline for QSBs to Enable T+0 Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

Qualified Stock Brokers have until 1 November 2025 to set up their systems to participate in optional T+0 settlement, instead of 1 May 2025.

Market Infrastructure

NZX Consults on BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

NXZ and NZX Clearing are consulting on requirements for market participants when developing BCPs and disaster recovery arrangements.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Tightens Timelines for Collection of Margins

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

The new rules shorten the collection timeline for non-upfront margins to better align with the T+1 settlement cycle effective since January 2023.